Queensbury is a town in Warren County, New York, United States. The population was 29,169 at the 2020 census. It contains the county seat of Warren County, located at a municipal center complex on U.S. Route 9 south of the village of Lake George. It was moved to the complex in 1963 from the original county seat of Lake George. The town is located in the southeastern corner of the county and is part of the Glens Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area. It is named in honor of Queen Charlotte. Although primarily located north of the city of Glens Falls, Queensbury surrounds the city on three sides. Great Escape, a theme park operated by Enchanted Parks, is located in northwest Queensbury. West Mo…

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How Queensbury ranks

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#115Fewest uninsured in NY #99Most trails in NY #125Most conserved land in NY All NY rankings →

Town numbers

ZIP code12804

Area code518

Living in Queensbury

Housing in Queensbury

$399K▲ 6.1% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Queensbury home is worth about $399,000, up 6.1% in a year, 24% below the New York typical home.

Only 1 sale in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Health in Queensbury

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Health Grade A−

Healthier than 81% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with New York

15better than NY·3worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 14 are too close to call.

Conditions 1▲ 3▼ 8 close Habits 2▲ 2 close Care 5▲ 2 close Mind 3▲ 2 close Everyday needs 4▲ 0 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

9.7%Fewer adults facing food insecurityNY 17.2% · better 4.6%Fewer uninsured adultsNY 7.9% · better 10.8%More adults who have had cancerNY 7.7% · worse

Care nearby

Glens Falls HospitalGlens Falls · 4.4 mi · ER

Hudson Headwaters Pediatric and Adolescent HealthQueensbury · 4.3 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 12804, 12845 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Queensbury →

Natural hazards in Queensbury

Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 21% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves⚡ Lightning

27Does Queensbury flood?paid flood claims since 1979 1Disasters that paid out herefederal disaster sent FEMA money to Queensbury MapQueensbury vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Queensbury →

Schools in Queensbury

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School Grade B+

The public schools Queensbury’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 65% of New York’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

#80Best public schoolsof 484 in NY

DistrictQUEENSBURY UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICTSchools4

Queensbury Elementary School BElementary · Grades PK–4 · 952 students William H Barton Intermediate School B-Elementary · Grades 3–5 · 434 students Queensbury Middle School C+Middle · Grades 6–8 · 671 students Queensbury Senior High School AHigh · Grades 9–12 · 971 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within NY. Ratings are from neighbors.